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December 4, 2009

IT'S DECEMBER...TIME FOR ANOTHER PROJECT

In January I usually set goals, personal as well as those for sewing. All through the year my goals have hoovered around my subconscious, but now as year end fast approaches I need to see just how many of those remaining can be completed. I set ten sewing goals in January (SEE SIDEBAR). If I don't complete all ten - I will not be dismayed, but will simply move the uncompleted ones over into the new year.

GOALS REMAINING TO BE COMPLETED:

Practice: Collar Stand Application

Practice: Hong Kong Finish

Practice: Invisible Zipper Application

Make Chanel Suit from fabric Mother gave me

Secret Sewing Goal

I know that I can complete my Chanel suit - the jacket is already DONE, and the skirt will not take too long to do. I could get some practice sessions done on the invisible zipper and the Hong Kong finish. Don't know if I'll get around to the Collar Stand application, and I'm absolutely sure I won't have time to tackle my Secret Sewing Goal. (Just what is my Secret Sewing Goal?...I'm not telling.) I'll will be very happy accomplishing eight of my ten goals this year.

In addition to giving some serious thought to completing my 2009 sewing goals, I have joined the newly formed MONTH OF PANTS sew-a-long started by Lynnelle at You sew, girl. With all of the tops I made last month I still need pants. I have worked with Simplicity's 2700 several times this year trying to perfect a TNT pants pattern, and I really thought this was it. After making several pairs of pants with that pattern, I'm still not completely satisfied with the fit. I'm committing to three pairs of pants for this sew-a-long, and will be trying this slightly vintage Simplicity pattern. I'll post my progress starting with a muslin and HOPEFULLY, these pants will fit perfectly the first time around....

I don't really get to set my own goals for sewing for the year. I already know that I'll be making:5 outfits for Valentine's Day5 outfits for Easter5 Summer outfits5 Halloween Costumes5 Christmas outfits

Plus a birthday outfit for each and whatever else they call and ask granmomma to make.I love that you are going to make pants to go with all of those beautiful new tops!!

Can't wait to see your secret sewing goal! If I had time, I would join the month of pants, as I really need some and I really need to work on a decent fit. I'm busy making outfits for my staff party next weekend and frantically making christmas gifts instead. With invisble zippers, the thing that made it work for me was buying an actual foot for my machine. I had used the cheap platic one you can buy that fits all machines and the results were so so. I paid a whole $15 and got a Janome one and it changed my life. The zip just fits into the groove and goes in perfectly every time. I have so far used the method where you leave the seam open before inserting the zip, but today I am going to try a technique I read about somewhere where you close the seam below the zip first. To do this you use a longer zip than required and trim it off. It sounds simple, so I'll let you know how it works out. You know you can do it, you just have to trust yourself.

2018 DAY & NIGHT DRESS CHALLENGE

About Me

...I started sewing in junior high and it did not come natural. Nothing that I've ever tried to do has come easy and sewing was no exception. I guess it's the stubbornness in me but when I don't do something well I JUST TRY HARDER! I sewed for many years, and then did not sew for about 15 years because I became a business owner and it took up all of my time. But after several years of searching for a creative outlet, it was God who whispered in my ear "Why don't you start sewing again!" That was in late 2006, and now sewing has become my passion again. I am the proud mother of one; and an even prouder grandmother of four; an instructor by day and a sewist by night. It's quite an exciting adventure!

September 26 - Pre-treated shell fabric and lining (I'M READY TO CUT!!!!) Toyed with the idea of underlining the coat because the wool flannel is so light weight....but I don't know. Will think about it a little more today. I love Lady Grey, but I'm getting a little tired of her at the same time. I don't like it when projects take so long!

September 25 - Sewed Muslin #2 with 1" seam allowances. Muslin too large, made decision to go back to original muslin: made small swayback adjustment on center back pattern piece and center back lining piece.